Next your file will be assigned to an Officer or Investigator who will contact you about a month after you submit the online form. You will then need to provide him or her with the documents you collected and he or she will investigate your claim.

Please note:

you must file your claim or complaint with 6 months of the last day of your internship

in British Columbia, you can request that your identity be kept confidential (write “confidential” beside your name on the complaint form). Your name and personal information will then not be disclosed unless necessary.

Claiming back your pay shouldn’t be too difficult and we want to help you do it. By claiming the wages you deserve back, you will be helping interns across the country and those who can’t afford to work for free.

The Canadian Intern Association does not give legal advice, but we may be able to put you in contact with a lawyer or suggest actions to can take to get paid for your internship. Feel free to e-mail us at info@internassociation.ca with your questions.